Author Hovhannes Yeranyan

New strategy of education and science. part 166

 

Physicist, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Kamo Atayan, Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the objectives of the activity of the new department created within the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, the significance and importance of publicizing science.

Armenia's presence on the scientific map of the world is beginning to change

 

Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the problems of science development in Armenia with Naira Hovakimyan, professor of the University of Illinois, director of the "AVIATE" center.

The accelerator designed by Artem Alikhanyan was a unique phenomenon in the world 

 

Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed with the director of the National Laboratory named after Artem Alikhanyan Gevorg Karyan the prospects of scientific generation change and development of science at the Institute of Physics.

Nikoghayos Adonts, having taught at Gevorgyan Seminary for several years, left an indelible mark on the methods and content of teaching history. Having to live most of his life away from his homeland, the renowned historian never stopped working for Armenia and the Armenian people. Among Adontsi's works, significant studies concerning the Armenian Church and the Armenian religion occupy a large place.

Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the educational programs implemented in Matenadaran throughout the year and the content of the "Summer School" educational program with Jemma Papoyan and Mary Ghazaryan, the coordinators of Matenadaran's educational programs and exhibitions.

Avetis Aharonyan, a student of the Gevorgyan Seminary, tried to combine literary and creative work with political activity throughout his life. He was the Speaker of the Parliament of the First Republic of Armenia and the head of the Armenian delegation in the international negotiations, which were crucial for the Armenian people. After the sovietization of Armenia, he had to leave his homeland. Aharonyan combined public activity with literary work until his death.

Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed with Davit Poghosyan, the director of the History Museum of Armenia, "Bagratunyac, the space-famous capital" opened in the museum: Ani in 13-14 centuries" exhibition and the significance of the international conference that followed it.

When financing science, the executive does not attach importance to Armenia's problems 

 

According to this year's budget, the money allocated to applied research and experimental development is 9 times less than the money allocated to fundamental research. According to Tigran Shahverdyan, a member of the "Gituzh" initiative and co-founder of the "Robomart" company, this is an unprecedented phenomenon in the world. He considers that solving our problems should be a priority.  Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed with Tigran Shahverdyan in the "Pavilion" the poor state of science funding, the underperformance of budgeted expenditures and the lack of a general concept of science development.

The government has stopped funding the national song and dance program

 

There are rumors that the national song and dance program will be removed from schools in 2026. Ani Hakobyan, researcher of the Institute of Arts of the National Academy of Sciences, specialist in the reconstruction of the National Academy of Sciences, claims that the process of including new schools has been suspended since this year. He hopes that the government will review this decision and the already tried program will be financed again. Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed with Ani Hakobyan the level and problems of teaching national song and dance in public schools.

The attempts of the "Munk" technical school to cooperate with the government continue to fail

 

After the 44-day war, the "Munk" technical school, founded in Artsakh, was moved to the regions of Armenia after being forcibly displaced. Unlike the technical school in Artsakh, where it received money from the government and was able to maintain stability, the government in Armenia does not cooperate with the project manager in any way. Despite this, the program was successfully transferred to Armenia and continues its activities there. Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the activities of "Munk" with Ashot Avanesyan, the founder of "Yes" educational foundation and "Munk" technical school, in "Taghavar".